The Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron in Plutonium Using an Oxalate Separation (open access)

The Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron in Plutonium Using an Oxalate Separation

An improved method for the determination of boron in plutonium is reported. Precipitation of plutonium (III) acid oxalate prior to color development with curcumin results in increased precision, greater speed, and lower costs. Results are presented of a statistical study involving all variables.
Date: June 25, 1953
Creator: Newell, Donald M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Anodizing of Zirconium (open access)

The Anodizing of Zirconium

Five continuous coatings were produced on zirconium coupons using an anodizing technique. These layers appear to be quite adherent and not subject to visible or audible failure caused by flaxion of the basis metal, Their abrasion resistance, though not investigated thoroughly, appears to be moderately good.
Date: November 3, 1953
Creator: Ray, William E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Final Safeguards Analysis (open access)

Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Final Safeguards Analysis

Report describing the Hanford Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor (PRTR), its building, safety procedures, site, operations, and analyses of its safety features.
Date: October 1, 1959
Creator: Wittenbrock, N. G.; Walkup, P. C. & Anderson, J. K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Operational Characteristics of Submerged Gas-Lift Circulators (open access)

Operational Characteristics of Submerged Gas-Lift Circulators

Report that presents and interprets data taken from previous tests involving gas-lift circulators and then correlates the data for the purpose of design and operational improvements.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: Cook, M. W. & Waters, Elmer Dale, 1930-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Preliminary Safeguards Analysis (open access)

Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor Preliminary Safeguards Analysis

Report describing the Hanford Atomic Works' Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor, its siting concerns, operation, and safety concerns.
Date: June 5, 1958
Creator: Wittenbrock, N. G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Reactor Physics Primer (open access)

Reactor Physics Primer

Report that describes the reactor physics of the processes used to produce plutonium at Hanford Laboratories. This includes a basic explanation of nuclear physics and the principles of the reactor process.
Date: November 15, 1957
Creator: Lockwood, E. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library